Swearing in ceremony for officials in Hancock County
Hancock County elected officials were sworn into office today. Twenty officials were sworn-in for their respective county seats. Seven are newly elected officials. Sheriff Ricky Adam is one…
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Harrison County elected officials take oath to serve county
Elected officials in Harrison County officially stepped into their new positions today after taking their oaths of office. They each raised their right hand, left on a bible,…
Peterson wishes Harrison County Sheriff's Department well after swearing-in ceremony
One of Matt Haley's first duties as Sheriff was to administer the oath to Harrison County deputies and staff. Staff from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department gathered…
Republican-led Mississippi Legislature begins 4-year term with new leadership in the House
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 2:34 PM CST, January 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after…
Congressman Mike Ezell Files Qualifying Papers for Re-Election
(Jackson, Miss.)—Today, Mississippi’s Fourth District Congressman Mike Ezell filed qualifying papers to run for re-election in 2024. “I’m honored to represent the people of South Mississippi, and I’m asking for your vote so I can continue fighting for our conservative…
Jason White elected as Mississippi's 62nd Speaker of the House
January 2nd was the first day of Mississippi's legislative session and the Mississippi House of Representatives elected Jason White as the state's 62nd Speaker of the House. In an unanimous vote, 122 members of the House showed support for the…
Arrested on aggravated domestic assault
On January 1 2024, Biloxi Police arrested 40-year-old Joshua Ivan Crawford of Biloxi on charges of aggravated domestic assault, being a convicted felon in possession of prohibited weapons, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to…
MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
12th Night being celebrated this Friday
Biloxi will be celebrating 12th Night this Friday! From 5:30 to 9 that night at Biloxi City Hall, everyone can come out to celebrate with the…
Gulfport Fire working small brush fire near Highway 49
Gulfport Fire is working a small brush fire just east of Highway 49 on Creosote Road near McAllister’s. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the exhaust on a tow truck backfired and caught…
Annual Spring Arts Festival Set for March 23 & 24
(Ocean Springs, MS) – The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau and its presenting sponsor Michelob Ultra is pleased to present the 31st Annual Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…
Fourth suspect in Latimer shooting arrested
With the help of a tip to Crime Stoppers, Jackson County sheriff’s investigators arrested the fourth suspect in a November, 2023 shooting. 43-year-old Tanisha Chiasson is charged with accessory after the fact in the shooting that occurred in the Latimer…
$842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan, first time the game has been won on New Year’s Day
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Someone in Michigan has won an $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024, the first time it has been won on New Year’s Day since the game’s start in 1992. The winning numbers…
Harrison County Fire Rescue stressed fire safety after three structure fires in one day
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year's Eve. One person was…
Ocean Springs rings in the New Year with inaugural ball drop
The City of Ocean Springs drew a massive crowd New Year's Eve for its inaugural ball drop. The event featured live music from "The Tree-Oh" and "Unfazed…
2024-2028 Blue Book Now Available
JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson reveals the 2024-2028 Mississippi Official & Statistical Register, better known as the Blue Book. Mississippi is known around the world for producing some of the most interesting authors, musicians, athletes, and artists…
World population up 75 million this year, topping 8 billion by Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth…
Three fires happen over 24-hour period in Harrison County
Three structure fires happened in Harrison County, all happening over a 24-hour period. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent in the video above. All three fires…
2023 (Taylor’s Version): The year in pop culture
BY JOCELYN NOVECK Updated 8:53 PM CST, December 6, 2023 In weather terminology, they call it “rapid intensification” — the process by which a storm strengthens dramatically in a short period. In pop culture terminology, they call it Taylor Swift. It’s not…
2023, a historic year for MDOT
JACKSON, MISS. – “Historic” is perhaps the best descriptor for the year 2023 at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The agency received record levels of funding to improve and build upon Mississippi’s infrastructure and notably, embarked on several capacity projects.…
2023 Year in Review: Top Stories
As we wrap up 2023, we realize there are some words we've said a lot: record---unprecedented---first. This was a year where we repeatedly saw things which had never happened before---as you'll see…
MDOT projects make headway in southeast Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects in south Mississippi. “As I reach the end of my final term as Southern District Transportation Commissioner, I’m pleased to see…
Tips to Celebrate New Year's Eve Safely
December 28, 2023 -- New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the previous year and welcome a new year and new beginning. Acadian Ambulance wants to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. Do not drink and drive. Have…
1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year’s Eve thanks to date’s pattern
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For better or for worse, a wave of couples saying “I do” in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve could set a record for the city’s busiest wedding day ever. That’s because 12/31/23 is known in…